2021 Taycan 4S VS Base Taycan Comparison

[@mmistermusic]

Easy to recommend the more expensive option, if you got it for free for a youtube movie and not actually buying the car yourself. If you really need to pay for it yourself, you'll be much more concerned about doing a good deal. In my opinion, if you aren't planning on driving on the track, a 0-100 time of around 5s is more than enough. It is way faster than anything else on the road. Especially electrically: you floor the 'gas'pedal much more often compared to an ICE car, because it isn't so noisy. I can afford the 4S, but I ordered the RWD. Much better value for money.

[@peterhammer4644]

I disagree on my part. I feel every Porsche should feel fast and the Base just doesn't. It feels slow. I always have wanted a Porsche and couldn't bring myself to buy a car, which is much slower than my earlier M3:s were. Now 51 000 km later in my 4S couldn't be happier. Have had twice as a loaner from Porsche a Base and there is a big difference. But I understand fully, that for some people the RWD is enough. But better value for me definitely the 4S and it's not even close.

[@AtulGupta-xz9tx]

From what owners have said in general the main reason to get the 4S is the air suspension. Some people like the base RWD because of the lighter weight and rear power but in general most people seem to say an extra 10-12k for the 4S is more than worth it if you can afford it.

[@rggb5876]

How low the seat is depends solely on the seats you choose. Both cars are available with the small battery as standard. Even with the large battery, the seat height doesn't change. Other than that, I do wonder about the bottom line, because for $23,000 more, you get virtually nothing out of it except better acceleration. Which is just the difference between very good acceleration and even better acceleration. If you are missing the air suspension, you can order it for very little money. I drive the base model and can only recommend it.

[@peterhammer6915]

I was planning to order the Base about a year ago. I did testdrive the 4s and it felt fantastic. Just before I was going to order the Base I was lucky to get a press car for a testdrive. I was quite underwhelmed and disappointed. Coming from an E92 and F80 Competition the Base felt too slow for me so I had to put 20k eur more into the 4s. I could not be happier, the car drives like a dream even in snow. Main negative is quality of full leather which is qualitywise not even close to the Merino my M3:s had. And there are sone software issues. But as a whole I am supperhappy, have driven it now about 18000 km. If you have the money buy the 4s. For me it was a nobrainer.

[@hansturpyn5455]

The sport or the cross with air suspension?

[@peterhammer4644]

@@hansturpyn5455 I have the sedan, dont need the extra space and the sedan looks to my eye by far the prettiest

[@MaxMustermann-vu8ir]

Very fair comparison. I agree with you - the 4S is just more fun. Unfortunately I cannot afford a 4S but I will order a base Taycan soon. You can still make it a special car if you choose the right options like air suspension, Bose sound etc. I think a well equipped base Taycan is a better car than a 4S with no options. Plus I think you get used to the acceleration and the Taycan beats any other car in terms of design even at 0 speed.

[@JamesSalvatore]

Thank you for the feedback! It's a hard choice to make. I personally hate having a stripped car so I'd go optioned base car as well

[@florianhaffner3910]

Congrats being able to afford a Base Taycan! For me even the Base Taycan is way out of my league :(

[@ESMorg]

We’ll explain!! Yes i feel like anyoneeee will LOVEEE a base taycan IF they have not driven a 4s or up lol

[@brandon7136]

I test drove a base Taycan yesterday and it's plenty of power... This is someone coming from a 2018 RS3

[@MaxMustermann-vu8ir]

@@florianhaffner3910 I test drove several Taycans - even a Turbo S. That one was a beast. The base model doesn't come close. The again, how often do you do launch control with your daily driver? You get used to the acceleration. To me the base model is good enough - and the only one I can afford, so... ;-)

[@gust9464]

Good video. I test drove both the 4S & the RWD (both great cars). In my opinion, the RWD with sport + 93kw battery really didn’t have much of a difference than the 4S. I agree, the regenerative breaking is not so good, especially if you compare it to Tesla’s. The fit and finish was great, but the rear diffuser & side panels are plastic 🤌🏽 Yes you can upgrade them to carbon fiber etc., but your adding a lot of money for upgrades. I also believe the Taycan is built for Porsche customers to get them into electric cars.

[@JamesSalvatore]

Yeah pretty much

[@peterhammer6915]

For me the difference between Base and 4S was much bigger than 4S and Turbo.

[@agentsmith64]

@@peterhammer6915 elaborate please 🙏

[@MarkCup70]

I would 100% go for the base car with next to no options. I think if you feel you need relentless shove or a ton of options to enjoy what the Porsche engineers give you in the chassis, you're kind of missing the point. That the base car is simply RWD just adds to that fact. It's all personal choice though, in my opinion there is no definitively better car, but one car may be a better car for you and what you need to be happy. I'm happy with simplicity and an easily exploitable chassis...hence me having a 2.7 987 Cayman. Nice comparison 👍

[@philr4665]

I’ve owned Teslas and contrary to what many try to say, they’ve been fantastic! Although I am a Tesla “fanboy” I’m not a brand freak. So am in the market for a possible alternative. I’ve got a Taycan 4S for a 24 hour test drive in a couple of weeks, and looking forward to it.

[@agentsmith64]

What are your thoughts after driving it ?

[@ESMorg]

What ive learned over the years of having luxury features and a powerful engine.. the ONLY luxury features i like to use on a daily bases is soft close doors, heads up display, up graded leather interior and surround view camera.. all the extras like massaging seats, adaptive cruise control, voice command, etc I barelyyyy use and wish i didnt pay extra to spec it with those options..

[@andreatanzi3191]

That’s so true. That’s the game, when you buy, they sell you everything you do nit need, but after the second or third luxury car, you het smarter … and do not fall in the trap

[@MaestroWenarto]

I love my base as Seattle traffic is a shitshow and useless for the 4s, this is a great video

[@JamesSalvatore]

Thank you glad to help!

[@dcDOC19]

In my humble opinion, 4S and RWD are not in competition but both cars offer a different driving experience. I live in the greater Atlanta area where open roads are scarce and traffic sucks, the RWD Taycan will fit my needs.

[@JamesSalvatore]

Very true no sense having the speed in traffic, get the better optioned car for sure!

[@MaestroWenarto]

watching this again, this is still the greatest video, now I have the BASE with air suspension and it is heavenly: the base price for 2022 and few thousands more and now we no longer have any Taycan left at the showroom as Porsche stopped making it in 2022. We can order for 2023, it takes 18 months...haha.

[@gronntush]

Good views, good language, nice cars- cool video!

[@JamesSalvatore]

Thanks buddy!

[@carlosbrazao6039]

4S all day, everyday!

[@burtrellglascoe1366]

Been looking for a video on the base car thanks

[@JamesSalvatore]

Your welcome!

[@Aggie4life77]

The better question is should you get the 4S over the Turbo or Turbo S?

[@markpavlinko7642]

Awesome videos you make! Worth watching!!!

[@raadrassool2247]

Base with premium, adaptive Air Suspension and the performance battery plus is what makes the base a game changer.

[@brandon7136]

Add sports Chrono and that's basically my build.

[@raadrassool2247]

@@brandon7136 question- what’s the sports Chrono option ?

[@the_red_key8825]

Good video. I bought my 4S before the base Taycan came out, but I still would have went with the 4S. You are right, the options on these cars will drive the price up and if I had got the base, I could have put much more on it to get to the price of my 4S and I think that kinda will be the reason many will chose one over the other. I love the power and wouldn’t want to give up any of it, and could i have swung it, would have gone for the Turbo trims, but that is just a lot of money that i could not justify. This is a great car at all levels and an awesome Porsche vehicle!

[@JamesSalvatore]

I totally agree happy you enjoyed the comparison!

[@MrMustangrick]

I am afraid to test drive a Taycan because I would have to buy it! May replace my Lexus GS F V8 performance some day, but I am still loving my V8 and the sounds it makes.

[@smora6054]

Great video, I actually drove the RWD and knew that as nice as it was it is not for me so I placed on order for a 4S without hesitation, I understand what some people in the comments say about "You are just making a youtube video, it isn't your money" but the 4S is really the way to go unless you put your financial situation in jeopardy!

[@emmalee2364]

Good video however its subjective to equate the $20K+ bump in price as worth it for the 4S, unless you have data on which has higher residual value. It is worth it to you, but for my purposes, it would only make me catch up to traffic quicker. I am coming off owning a 911S the past 12 years, and drove the base model Taycan. Its enough for me. I will take your advice however and NOT drive the 4S, instead putting that $20K into killer options.

[@JamesSalvatore]

Haha I'm glad to help

[@marcohoekstra]

Did you try the sport plus drive mode? It does give you internal and external sound :) I prefer the base version, much more fun to drive rear wheel drive only. Did you try the launch control in the 4s? It’s great fun every traffic light!

[@danielpan5147]

I like your use of adjectives and verbs to describe things lol...nice vid!!

[@danielpan5147]

Btw I think it "regenerative" braking thats why its not quite right...

[@worwor1721]

What speakers should choose for this car? Is the most expensive option the best? I want the best option. Thanks 😊

[@radius337]

Bose speakers are great.

[@느낌표-t1l]

stock

[@Wasabi9111]

@@느낌표-t1l how’s the stock audio?

[@elliotgee7394]

Hi James, would you choose a Taycan 4S or a BMW I4 M50?

[@JamesSalvatore]

I wish I could tell you but with the recent shortage I haven't done many videos

[@andreatanzi3191]

Difference in hight has to do with a slightly different geometry and hight without air suspension

[@KeepCalmNCodeOn]

If the 4S wasn't fitted with PDCC that could explain the additional body roll versus the Turbo S.

[@SingaporeKen]

Does your base model have the bigger battery which comes with a power increase as well?

[@honesty_-no9he]

Big battery gives more range not a faster ride. The standard battery is more efficient.

[@j.f.e2333]

@@honesty_-no9he "The standard Performance Battery will deliver nominal power of 240kW and up to 300kW in over-boost mode with Launch Control. The optional Performance Battery Plus will deliver nominal power of 280kW and up to 350kW." ... so it's actually a bit faster, but for some reason 0-60 times are identical. For a daily driver I'd go for the base model with air suspension, big battery and sport chrono package (mainly because it also comes with a better/thicker steeringwheel).

[@CabernetKev]

I understand that you can get as an option a sound that seams like an exhaust

[@DODORIRI-g6p]

The basic model of the Taycan has a naturally aspirated feel. It is a pleasant driving experience. more fun.😊😮

[@dcmackintosh]

Why do you say 50 miles or less? Anyone with a home L2 EVSE can easily get a full charge overnight.

[@xyeahtony1]

how does a car with 250 miles of range not be enough for someone who drives 1000 miles a week? That's an average of 142 miles/day without any sort of fast charging

[@williebender1895]

Just great

[@JamesSalvatore]

New vid tomorrow

[@williebender1895]

@@JamesSalvatore ok I’ll be there

[@carlmarsden2529]

"my guess...." - coz I can't be bothered doing any research.....

[@ChristopherDillman]

10:16 - Blurred out speedometer? 🤔 Avoid tickets on KZbin. 😁

[@christophercabrera1096]

However

[@benharrison4513]

Bored within 1 minute. Not an engaging talker, sounds half asleep.